How to Create a Resume With References
A resume quickly informs an employer that you have the requirements to become an asset to the company or organization. Employers may receive hundreds of resumes for a position. It is important that your resume stands out and grabs the attention of a potential employer. Include all of your strengths and experience, along with references, in your resume. It is best to choose references with whom you have a professional relationship. Employees of the company you are applying to or previous supervisors make good references. By properly formatting your resume and emphasizing your strengths, you can make yourself a strong candidate for the position.
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Instructions
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Use easy-to-read fonts such as Times or Palatino. Never use a font size larger than 14 point and no smaller than 10 point. Try to keep your resume to one page, if possible. Divide each part into sections, beginning each section with a heading. You can use a bold font for each heading title to emphasize the different sections. Enter detailed information below the headings. Make sure that you keep the same format throughout your resume. See Resources for examples of a professional resume layout and formatting.
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Center your name, address, phone number and e-mail address at the top of the page. Enter your name on line one, street address on the next line, city, state and zip on line three, phone number on line four and your e-mail address on the fifth line. Bold-format your name, to make it stand out.
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Enter "Objective" into the first line of your resume. Place the heading to the left of the page and explain your objective below the heading. If you choose, bold-font the word "Objective." Your objective should briefly state your career goals and be tailored to the job.
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Enter "Education" into the next section. Include the name of the schools you attended and the years of completion. If you hold a college degree, enter your major and type of degree.
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Start a new section and place the word "Employment" into the heading. List your work experience, for the past five years, starting with the current position. List the company's name, your job title, years of employment and position responsibilities. List any accomplishments such as Salesman of the Year or Top Sales for September 2009, below the history.
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Begin a new section and enter the word "Skills" in the heading. Describe any extra skills such as certifications, computer skills or fluency in other languages. If you do not include this information, the employer may assume that you do not have any additional experience.
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Place "Honors and Awards" into the next section heading. List any academic, leadership and athletic accomplishments. If you only have academic accomplishments, list them below the Education heading.
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Create a "Reference" section and include a minimum of three and a maximum of five references. Enter the name, address, phone number and relationship of your references to you.
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Tips & Warnings
View sample resumes on the Internet for formatting ideas.
Spell-check and have someone proofread your resume.
Use bold or capital letters to emphasize key skills and accomplishments.
Do not write in the first person.
Be clear in your descriptions.
Make sure that you have permission to use someone as a reference. It is a good idea to obtain a written reference for employer requests.
Print copies of your resume on quality paper. Make sure that you print on white or ivory paper.
